Orthopedic and Body MRI

Overview

Orthopedic and Body MRI Services

Orthopedic and Body MRI

Overview

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technology that uses
powerful magnets, radio waves and computer technology to create
detailed pictures of structures inside the body. It is a painless and
extremely safe procedure - no radiation is used - that can very quickly
help your doctor diagnose a variety of medical conditions.

At University Radiology, our staff includes experts in orthopedic and
body MRI to examine bones, joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons
and ligaments). They use MRI for adults and children to diagnose
conditions including:

Joint deterioration (osteoarthritis)

Cartilage, ligament and tendon tears

Spine injuries, disk abnormalities and back pain

Fractures and other sports or work-related injuries

Infections and tumors involving tissues around the joints

Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis

Musculoskeletal MRI is also an important tool in assessing the results
of orthopedic surgery and other treatments for injuries and
degenerative disorders. MRI is available at our outpatient facilities
as well as at our affiliated hospitals.

Orthopedic and Body MRI Services

University Radiology offers the latest in MRI technologies including
High-Field MRI, which uses a cylindrical tube in which the magnet is
enclosed, and Open MRI, which has a wide-open space for larger patients
or those who are claustrophobic.

In addition to using MRI to detect and treat disease or injury, our
specialist also use MRI to guide interventional procedures and
treatments, including:

Arthrography, a medical imaging technique in which a dye is injected
to examine the structure and movement of joints, including the hips,
knees, shoulders and ankles